Cablek's expandable sleevings exhibit flexibility even at low temperatures making it ideal for applications in machine tools, robotics, automatic equipment and wherever exposure to extreme weather conditions is a concern.
GENERAL PURPOSE EXPANDABLE SLEEVING DIMENSIONS
Approximate
weight
(lbs / 1000 ft)
1/8
3.18
TU-EXP1/8
3/32 - 9/32
1.8
1/2
12.7
TU-EXP1/2
1/4 - 3/4
7.4
3/4
19.1
TU-EXP3/4
1/2 - 1/14
10.4
1 1/4
31.8
TU-EXP1-1/4
3/4 - 1 1/2
15.9
1 3/4
44.5
TU-EXP1-3/4
1 1/4 - 2 1/2
19.6
CHARACTERISTICS OF EXPANDABLE BRAIDED SLEEVINGS
PROPERTY
TEST METHOD
PERFORMANCE
Tensile strength
ASTM D 876
100,000 psi
Elongation
25%
Specific Gravity
ASTM D 792 1.31 1.31
ASTM D 792 1.31
Moisture Absorption 24 hours
ASTM D 570
0.08%
Shrinkage @ 180°C
4%
Max. operating temp.
UL 224
150° C
Melt Temperature
ASTM D 2117
250° C
Low Temp. Flexibility
MIL I 23053
-70° C
Flammability
Does not burn
Thermal Aging
ASTM D 3045
175° for 3 hrs.
Flexural Modulus 103 psi @ 73°
ASTM D 790
400
Fungus Resistance
MIL STD 810 (508)
No Growth
Copper Corrosiveness
No Effect